'Les Brown and the Band of Renown' brought Doris Day into prominence with their recording of Sentimental Journey in 1945. The release of Sentimental Journey coincided with the end of WWII in Europe and was the homecoming theme for many veterans. They had nine other number-one hit songs, including I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.
Les Brown and the Band of Renown performed with Bob Hope on radio, stage and TV for almost fifty years. They did 18 USO Tours for American troops around the world, and entertained over three million. Before the Super Bowls were televised, the Bob Hope Christmas Specials were the highest-rated programs in television history. Tony Bennett was "discovered" by Bob Hope and did his first public performance with Les and the Band.
Les Brown and the Band were also the 'house band' for the Dean Martin Variety Show, which ran for ten seasons, and for the Steve Allen show.
Les Brown and the Band of Renown performed with virtually every major performer of their time, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat "King" Cole.
In 2001, Les Brown Jr. became the full-time leader of the Band of Renown. They continue to perform throughout the world and have a regular big band show in Branson, Mo. Les Brown Jr. also hosts a national radio show on the Music Of Your Life network. Les Jr. was a television actor in the 1960s (Gunsmoke, General Hospital, Gilligan's Island), a rock musician and producer who worked with Carlos Santana, and a concert promoter for many country music artists including Merle Haggard and Loretta Lynn. In 2004 Les Brown Jr. received the Ambassador of Patriotism award from the POW Network.
Les Brown Sr. is interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
Tain't Me
Les Brown Lyrics
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`Tain't me that you sigh those tender sighs to
`Tain't me but I wish that it could be
`Tain't me that you tell those sweetest lies to
`Tain't me baby that's so plain to see
I'll remain just the same
Won't complain, kinda feel that I'm to blame
`Tain't me that your hungry heart cries out to`Tain't me, maybe someday, could be me
The lyrics of Les Brown's song 'tain't Me express a sense of unrequited love and longing. The singer acknowledges that the person they desire is not interested in them and is instead directing their affection towards someone else. They express their own feelings of sadness and despair over this situation. The singer wishes that they could be the object of the other person's affection, but they understand that it is not meant to be.
The repeated use of the phrase "tain't me" emphasizes the singer's sense of separation from the other person. They are not the one receiving the other person's love and attention, but they still feel the pain of their unrequited feelings. In the final line, the singer holds out hope that someday they may have a chance with the person they desire.
Overall, the lyrics of 'tain't Me convey a sense of sadness and longing for a love that cannot be. The singer is resigned to their situation but still holds out hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
`Tain't me baby gee I'm blue
It's not me that's making you sad, baby, even though I'm feeling down too.
`Tain't me that you sigh those tender sighs to
Those soft sighs you utter are not meant for me, even though I wish they were.
`Tain't me but I wish that it could be
I know it's not me, but I hope against hope that someday it would be me instead.
`Tain't me that you tell those sweetest lies to
Those sweet lies you whisper in someone's ear are not for me to hear, even though I want to.
`Tain't me baby that's so plain to see
It's obvious that it's not me, baby, and it's breaking my heart.
I'll remain just the same
Despite everything, I'll stay who I am, unchanged and steadfast.
Won't complain, kinda feel that I'm to blame
I won't fuss or gripe, in fact, I feel like I'm responsible for this situation myself.
`Tain't me that your hungry heart cries out to
Your desperate heart is calling out to someone else, not me, even though I yearn to hear it.
`Tain't me, maybe someday, could be me
It's not me right now, but maybe in the future, it could be me who you turn to and love.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK PALMER, LEMUEL DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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